Best Time to Visit Malawi
While it is possible to travel all year round to Malawi, there are two broad seasons: the dry season normally runs from May to mid-October and wet season from November to April. The cooler months are typically between May to August and wettest normally December to February. It is important to note, however that due to the length of the country and differing typography and elevations, that the climate can vary starkly at any one time. This means the best time to visit Malawi will depend on the kinds of experiences that appeal to you, and our experts will be happy to advise you.
Monthly Climate Guide for Malawi
, Malawi
Average temperatures (Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches)
Jan
75°F
0.87"
Feb
77°F
0.75"
Mar
77°F
0.47"
Apr
75°F
0.28"
May
73°F
0.08"
Jun
72°F
0.12"
Jul
70°F
0.16"
Aug
73°F
0.04"
Sep
79°F
0.04"
Oct
82°F
0.08"
Nov
82°F
0.24"
Dec
79°F
0.59"
Jan
83°F
0.87"
Feb
83°F
1.22"
Mar
82°F
0.71"
Apr
84°F
0.35"
May
81°F
0.08"
Jun
78°F
0.08"
Jul
79°F
0.08"
Aug
83°F
0.04"
Sep
86°F
0.04"
Oct
90°F
0.16"
Nov
91°F
0.31"
Dec
85°F
0.71"
Jan
75°F
0.87"
Feb
77°F
0.75"
Mar
77°F
0.47"
Apr
75°F
0.28"
May
73°F
0.08"
Jun
72°F
0.12"
Jul
70°F
0.16"
Aug
73°F
0.04"
Sep
79°F
0.04"
Oct
82°F
0.08"
Nov
82°F
0.24"
Dec
79°F
0.59"
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